OPENING REMATEC
Welcome by the organizers
Circularity in the mobility sector and the role of Rematec
- The importance of sharing knowledge and expertise on enhancing product lifecycles
- Automotive Remanufacturing as the benchmark and blueprint for other circular economies
Special Keynote
The road towards circular and sustainable vehicles
- Global challenges and opportunities facing today and for the future,
Reflection
Transition towards circular economy across Europe and beyond
- The significant changes for the Automotive industry
- The role and knowledge of the remanufacturing industry in achieving this
ROTY Awards winners
Speakers
Peter Bartel has more than 30 years of experience in remanufacturing and circular economy. Since 2009 he is a member of the APRA Europe board where he has served as chairman. Besides he is part of the FAAS board (Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability). Since 2016 he is Head of Marketing at Circular Economy Solutions GmbH.
Dr.-Ing Daniel C. F. Koehler is a German business engineer and holds a doctorate degree in engineering. Since 2021, he is head of the research and development department of the business unit Truck and Trailer Components of the BPW Bergische Achsen KG. For today, he has more than 10 years of experience in higher technical management positions, e.g., he was 7 years in charge of the Remanufacturing business of Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH. For more than 15 years, Dr. Koehler is involved in the Remanufacturing business as well as the automotive indus
try. Since 2017, he also has the honour to be the elected Chairman of the international non-profit association Automotive Parts Remanufactures Association Europe AISBL (APRA Europe). While he is regularly invited for holding speeches and presentations with a focus on technical manage
ment, business development, and evolution, Dr. Koehler also irregularly publishes expert articles.
Stijn Vervoort
Advocate for Sustainable Mobility & Manager, Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability
Stijn believes sustainable mobility should be accessible to all. This belief is the foundation of his published research ‘Route 2030’, where he outlines the ‘Route to 0 emissions’ and explores how the automotive industry can seize opportunities in the evolving business climate.
Currently, Stijn brings together European industry leaders at the Forum on Automotive Aftermarket Sustainability (FAAS), where he has been appointed by the board to promote sustainable practices across the entire mobility value chain.
Remanufacturing is a key element in the ongoing conversation about automotive sustainability. Under Stijn’s management, the Forum hosts a dedicated working group focused on expanding the use of remanufactured components. He is a strong believer in the pivotal role that remanufacturing will play in the future of the automotive aftermarket.
Outside of his work at the Forum, Stijn is an avid traveller and vintage car enthusiast, often combining both passions as he journeys across Europe in his remanufactured van.
